MASA Foundation

The mission
of the 501(c)(3) School Administrators Charitable and Educational Foundation is
to enhance the leadership development of educational administrators, to
encourage and support individuals interested in careers in teaching or educational
administration, to enhance the role and image of educational administrators,
and to conduct research and provide information to policymakers and the public
at large.

The generosity of our members allows the MASA Foundation to award grants to individual members to further their professional development. These grants provide up to $750 to members with particular needs that cannot be otherwise met by their districts, allowing members to participate in conferences, workshops and training opportunities they may have otherwise been denied.

The MASA Foundation will provide up to 10 grants to members this year for professional development experiences that you would not be able to access through your district or that are unique learning opportunities. Grants can range from $500-$750. To apply, simply submit a one page summary of your intended experience and either mail or fax it to the MASA offices (651- 645-7518) or email Gary Amoroso (gamoroso@ mnasa.org), and the Foundation Grant Committee will consider it in a timely manner.

Let's "grow our
own" leaders for tomorrow's schools. We encourage you to consider a pledge
to the MASA Foundation to help Minnesota's education system continue to improve
by developing the skills of our leaders. Click Hereto join the MASA
Foundation and champion excellent school leadership in Minnesota. Thank you!

District
administrators today often face daunting situations and tough decisions with
limited resources for effective support and coaching. The Foundation believes
the P.A.T program directly supports its mission of leadership development and
individual support by meeting the immediate need of MASA members to
confidentially discuss issues, seek advice, and receive valuable coaching from experienced and trusted MASA colleagues.

MASA Mentor/Mentee Program

MASA wants its members to be supported well so
that they thrive and achieve success. We
believe that a strong mentoring program will support administrators new to
their roles in building their capacity to lead their schools in student
achievement growth. MASA provides first year mentoring to any MASA member, regardless of
component group, who is new to their role or new to their role in Minnesota. The MASA Mentor
Program provides resources to address your specific development needs. We use multiple strategies, including guidance
and coaching, networking, training, emotional, professional and social
support.For further information,
contact your MASA Regional Leader. Click Here to view the 16-17 Regional Leader List